Leader Quotes Quotes

“Create the world you want to pass on to your children.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you have a million fans and no talent,
you’re still not a success.
a million students and no lesson,
you’re still not a teacher.
a million sermons and no compassion,
you’re still not a priest.
a million children and no affection,
you’re still not a father.
a million anniversaries and no devotion,
you’re still not a husband.

If you have a million sheep and no courage,
you’re still not a shepherd.
a million seeds and no harvest,
you’re still not a farmer.
a million titles and no integrity,
you’re still not a champion.
a million thoughts and no insights,
you’re still not a philosopher.
a million predictions and no prophecy,
you’re still not a prophet.

If you have a million soldiers and no unity,
you’re still not an army.
a million monks and no camaraderie,
you’re still not a monastery.
a million cities and no borders,
you’re still not a country.
a million musicians and no harmony,
you’re still not an orchestra.
a million armies and no strategy,
you’re still not a general.

If you have a million titles, and no influence,
you’re still not a leader;
a million ideas and no creations,
you’re still not an artist.
a million theories, and no facts,
you’re still not a scholar;
a million books, and no wisdom,
you’re still not a sage;
a million virtues, and no love,
you’re still not a saint.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you cannot rule over your mind,
you cannot rule over your heart.
If you cannot rule over your heart,
you cannot rule over your soul.
If you cannot rule over your soul,
you cannot rule over your life.
If you cannot rule over your life,
you cannot rule over your destiny.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you can rule your mind,
you can rule your heart.
If you can rule your heart,
you can rule your soul.
If you can rule your soul,
you can rule your world.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“To encourage people,
walk beside them.
To inspire people,
walk in front of them.
To drive people,
walk behind them.
To lead people,
walk with them.

Despise people,
and you will disregard them.
Ridicule people,
and you will harm them.
Esteem people,
and you will serve them.
Love people,
and you will even die for them.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The more value you add to others, the more valuable you are.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“People disdain unskilled leaders,
loathe unjust leaders,
dread ruthless leaders,
honor righteous leaders,
and cherish enlightened leaders.

Leaders disdain idle subordinates,
loathe incompetent subordinates,
dread disloyal subordinates,
honor ethical subordinates,
and cherish resourceful subordinates.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A bird does not attend university to fly,
but pilots do.
A fish does not attend school to swim,
but athletes should.
A wolf does not attend college to fight,
but boxers can.
A lion does not attend class to rule,
but leaders must.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Thinkers are leaders and true leaders are thinkers.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“I am for peace, not for war;
for truth, not for lies;
for equality, not for injustice;
for transparency, not for insincerity,
for justice, not for oppression;
for enlightenment, not for ignorance;
for freedom, not for tyranny;
for liberty, not for censorship;
for democracy, not for dictatorship;
for sovereignty, not for colonisation;
and for prosperity, not for poverty.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Fight for peace, not power.
Fight for freedom, not fame.
Fight for truth, not titles.
Fight for justice, not money.
Fight for equailty, not wealth.
Fight for love, not acclaim.
Fight for honor, not glory.
Fight for family, not possessions.

Fight for destiny, not for fortune.
Fight for dignity, not for reputation.
Fight for character, not for prominence.
Fight for country, not for position.
Fight for virtue, not for evil.
Fight for humanity, not for acclaim.
Fight for tomorrow, not for yesturday.
Fight for all, not for some.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“True leaders pursue knowledge, not recognition;
understanding, not titles;
wisdom, not power;
purpose, not riches;
excellence, not success;
opportunities, not obstacles;
character, not fame;
diligence, not entertainment;
happiness, not money;
dignity, not position;
a career, not a job;
influence, not popularity;
performance, not acclaim;
and pursue dreams, not tradition.

True leaders are givers, not takers;
builders, not destroyers;
doers, not talkers;
encouragers, not flatterers;
lovers, not haters;
warriors, not worriers;
forgivers, not shamers;
performers, not complainers;
givers, not takers;
achievers, not quitters;
doers, not doubters;
winners, not losers;
performers, not manipulators;
and are masters, not amatuers.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't strive to be a leader,
strive to be a server.
Don't strive to be a general,
strive to be a commander.
Don't strive to be a teacher,
strive to be a learner.
Don't strive to be a warrior,
strive to be a protector.
Don't strive to be a prophet,
strive to be a preacher.
Don't strive to be a doctor,
strive to be a healer.
Don't strive to be a master,
strive to be a learner.
Don't strive to be an author,
strive to be a reader.
Don't strive to be a lecturer,
strive to be a scholar.
Don't strive to be an intellectual,
strive to be a thinker.

Not all of us were meant to teach,
but all of us were meant to learn.
Not all of us were meant to lead,
but all of us were meant to serve.
Not all of us were meant to be rich,
but all of us were meant to be charitable.
Not all of us were meant to be famous,
but all of us were meant to be upright.
Not all of us were meant to be mighty,
but all of us were meant to persevere.
Not all of us were meant to be extraordinary,
but all of us were meant to prevail.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“To help people takes strength,
to inspire people takes wisdom,
to rule over them takes virtue,
but to elevate them takes love.

The real power of a leader is in:
the number of minds he can reach,
hearts he can touch,
souls he can move,
and lives he can change.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“I would rather take good advice from the intelligent than bad advice from the wise.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The greatest nations on earth are those that serve the least.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A good follower is better than a bad leader.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You don't need a university degree to treat people with dignity.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You can lead people where they have never gone if you get there in your mind first.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you control a team, you are a manager, when you supervise it, you are an administrator, but when you train it so that it is empowered to empower others, you are a leader.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you take care of an employee's body
you take care of his mind.
When you take care of an employee's mind
you take care of his heart.
When you take care of an employee's heart
you take care of his soul.
When you take care of an employee's soul
you take care of his life.

When you take care of the lower class
you take care of the working class.
When you take care of the working class
you take care of the middle class.
When you take care of the middle class
you take care of the upper class.
When you take care of the upper class
you take care of all the classes.

When you take care of employees
you take care of capital.
When you take care of capital
you take care of companies.
When you take care of companies
you take care of economies.
When you take care of economies
you take care of young people.

When you take care of children
you take care of families.
When you take care of families
you take care of neighborhoods.
When you take care of neighborhoods
you take care of communities.
When you take care of communities
you take care of nations.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Africa is the ancestral home of black people;
our arms are open, in love we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of white people;
our hearts are open, in joy we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of Asian people;
our minds are open, in peace we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of Middle Eastern people;
our homes are open, in delight we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of Aboriginal people;
our banks are open, in understanding we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of European people;
our schools are open, in humility we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of American people;
our markets are open, in friendship we welcome you.
Africa is the ancestral home of all people;
our countries are open, in appreciation we welcome you.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Two minds are smarter than one.
Two hands are stronger than one.
Two hearts are mightier than one.
Two souls are greater than one.

When we are of one mind,
we achieve the great.
When we are of one heart,
we achieve the extraordinary.
When we are of one soul,
we achieve the divine.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“What you conquer physically,
you have temporarily.
What you conquer mentally,
you have momentarily.
What you conquer emotionally,
you have enduringly.
What you conquer spiritually,
you have permanently.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A follower who leads is greater than a leader who follows.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A leader faces the fear and does it anyway and inspires others to do the same.”
― Amy Leigh Mercree

“Play by example. Work by example. Lead by example. Live by example.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A faithful follower is better than a disloyal leader.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you take care of an employee's body you take care of his mind.
When you take care of an employee's mind you take care of his heart.
When you take care of an employee's heart you take care of his soul.
When you take care of an employee's soul you take care of his life.

When you take care of the lower class you take care of the working class.
When you take care of the working class you take care of the middle class.
When you take care of the middle class you take care of the upper class.
When you take care of the upper class you take care of all the classes.

When you take care of employees you take care of capital.
When you take care of capital you take care of companies.
When you take care of companies you take care of economies.
When you take care of economies you take care of young people.

When you take care of children you take care of families.
When you take care of families you take care of neighborhoods.
When you take care of neighborhoods you take care of communities.
When you take care of communities you take care of nations.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“People disdain unskilled leaders,
loathe unjust leaders,
dread ruthless leaders,
honor righteous leaders,
and cherish enlightened leaders.

Leaders disdain incompetent subordinates,
loathe biased subordinates,
dread mean subordinates,
honor ethical subordinates,
and cherish resourceful subordinates.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo